Radeon HD 8550G vs Mobility Radeon HD 4650
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 8550G is positioned at rank 151 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 is on rank 398, so the Radeon HD 8550G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8550G
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4650
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8550G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8550G | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 222.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8550G | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+222.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8550G and Mobility Radeon HD 4650
Radeon HD 8550G
The Radeon HD 8550G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 414 points. Launch price was $249.
Mobility Radeon HD 4650
The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 401 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8550G scores 414 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 reaches 401 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8550G is built on GCN 1.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8550G) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4650). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8550G) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4650).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 414+3% | 401 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+28% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+57% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+220% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 8550G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8550G) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) — the Radeon HD 8550G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8550G draws 130W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4650's 50W — a 88.9% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8550G) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4650). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 50W-62% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 3.2 | 8.0+150% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8550G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.3 (Radeon HD 8550G) vs 26.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 offers 221.7% better value. The Radeon HD 8550G is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $49-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $15-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.3 | 26.7+222% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Broadway |
| Release | March 5 2012 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #503 | #846 |
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